How far is Scappoose, OR from Portland, OR?

The driving distance from Scappoose, OR to Portland, OR is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.51 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.68 mi
30.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.68 mi
Kilometers
30.07 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33.01 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Portland
Tue, May 5, 3:30 AM PDT
Return by in Scappoose
Tue, May 5, 4:01 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scappoose
2026-05-05T02:58
Arrive Portland
Tue, May 5, 3:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Scappoose
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bethany
OR

Unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States

From Scappoose
10.2 mi
00h 15m
To Portland
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scappoose and Portland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scappoose and Portland.

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia River Highway

    998 ft · 26 sec · Columbia River Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on Lower Columbia River Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lower Columbia River Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road

    14 mi · 22 min · Northwest Saint Helens Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northwest Yeon Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest Yeon Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 405 South, US 26: Beaverton, Salem

    2317 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Stadium Freeway

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Stadium Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Couch Street, Burnside Street

    1308 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northwest Couch Street

    2736 ft · 2 min · Northwest Couch Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scappoose and Portland.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest Saint Helens Road
14 mi · 68%
Northwest Yeon Avenue
2.57 mi · 13%
Lower Columbia River Highway
2.09 mi · 10%
Northwest Couch Street
0.52 mi · 3%
I 405 South
0.44 mi · 2%
Couch Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Northwest Saint Helens Road

Continue on Northwest Saint Helens Road

14 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
18.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethany
00h 15m from Scappoose
Leave By
7:26 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scappoose and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scappoose to Portland?

The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bethany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Scappoose and 10.4 miles from Portland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scappoose and Mostly Sunny near Portland.

Stop Ideas Near Bethany

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bethany and the surrounding midpoint area.
Powell's City of Books
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Powell's City of Books

Portland , OR
1005 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, United States
Rating 4.9/5 26,171 reviews Tourist attraction,Rare book store,Book store,Used book store
Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Bureau of Planning and Sustainability

Portland , OR
1900 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97201, United States
Rating 4.0/5 5 reviews City government office
City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

City Hall/SW 5th & Jefferson

Portland , OR
Portland, OR 97204
Rating 4.3/5 8 reviews Transit station,Bus stop,Light rail station
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bethany.

BUS

Portland, OR

15 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.
RAIL

Vancouver station

16 mi away
1301 West 11th Street
BUS

Manning, Oregon

25 mi away
47000 Highway 26

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scappoose and Portland. Straight-line distance: 18.68 mi (30.07 km).

Scappoose

#1 Scappoose

City in Oregon, USA

Population7,618
Coordinates45.7542800, -122.8776000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Portland

#2 Portland

The twenty-sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area.

Population656,751
Coordinates45.5234500, -122.6762100
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia River Highway (-122.877785, 45.754271)
End: (-122.676082, 45.523482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.74 L · about $3.56
Round trip
$7.13
1.44 gal · 5.48 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $3.56 $7.13
Mid-grade $5.34 $3.84 $7.69
Premium $5.57 $4.01 $8.02
Diesel $6.37 $4.58 $9.17

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scappoose and Portland. The current time is 02:58:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.